The forecast for curative care discharges in Canada shows a steady year-on-year increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the number of hospital discharges stood at approximately 3.12 million. From 2024 onwards, there is a projected annual growth ranging between 0.5% to 0.6%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is about 0.5%, indicating a stable trend in the number of curative care discharges over the forecasted period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of healthcare policy changes on patient discharge rates.
Technological advancements in curative care and their effect on hospitalization duration.
Demographic shifts, particularly aging populations, which might accelerate demand for hospital discharges.